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China styrene output to down around 3.44% MoM in Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026 – China styrene output would decrease by about 3.44% month on month to nearly 1.52 mln mt in April, mainly owing to dipping average operating rate of China styrene enter

04-14-2026 09:56:55

China OX prices sharply fluctuate following changes in oil price

China OX (ortho-xylene) prices fluctuated sharply in early March, 2026. The significant rises were caused by both higher production cost and tighter supply, while the declines were triggered by news-s

03-19-2026 15:04:09

China’s benzene price soars on cost surge, tight supply

Shandong (JLC), March 11, 2026—Escalating Middle East conflicts drove the recent benzene price surge through cost push and supply tightness.

03-11-2026 17:35:28

China styrene output to rise by around 6.93%-7.62% MoM in Mar

Shandong (JLC), March 10, 2026 – China styrene output might improve to around 1.55-1.56 mln mt in March, up by around 6.93% to 7.62% month on month, mainly because of three more natural days, though t

03-10-2026 14:14:33

South China styrene stocks to fall again after holiday rebound

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026—Although styrene inventories in South China rebounded sharply after the Spring Festival holiday (February 15-23) due to waning demand, port stocks are expected to dra

02-26-2026 15:02:39

China styrene output to dip in Feb after modest Jan gain

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026—In January, China's styrene industry operated at a low level with a slight month-on-month output increase, while February is expected to see a moderate recovery in op

02-10-2026 09:22:24

China benzene output to down around 4.97% MoM in Feb

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026 – China benzene output might hover at around 1.78 million mt in February, down about 4.97% month on month, mainly because of three fewer natural days in February.

02-10-2026 09:12:22

China toluene exports up 31.5% MoM and 283% YoY in Oct

Shandong (JLC), November 25, 2025 – China toluene export volume hit a new high to about 125,488.42 mt in October, up 31.5% month on month and up 283% year on year, mainly owing to weak domestic demand

11-25-2025 13:40:35

U.S. benzene soars on tight supply; China stocks weigh

Shandong (JLC), November 25, 2025—The surge in overseas benzene prices boosted domestic sentiment, but ample supply and weak downstream demand capped gains, with prices likely to go range-bound in the

11-25-2025 09:17:30

China PS prices rise on styrene rebound, but demand concerns linger

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025—China’s styrene futures rebounded short-term due to short-covering, port inventory declines, and stronger aromatics markets, but weak benzene fundamentals and cautiou

11-19-2025 09:36:20

China MX prices rebound after decline, off-season outlook remains challenging

Shandong (JLC), October 30, 2025--MX prices staged a brief rebound after a prolonged decline, though supply-demand pressures will continue to constrain any seasonal recovery.

10-30-2025 17:45:03

China toluene exports up 168% YoY in Q3

Shandong (JLC), October 23, 2025 – China toluene export volume was settled at about 241,200 mt in quarter 3, up by around 151,200 mt or 168% year on year and up by about 97,600 mt or 68% quarter on qu

10-23-2025 14:03:42

China styrene exports surge by 452.6% YoY in Sep

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2025 – China styrene export volume was settled at about 31,500 mt in September, a surge of 452.6% year on year but still at a relatively low level, based on data from Gener

10-22-2025 10:15:54

China Sep styrene output dips 5.6% MoM

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2025—In September 2025, China's styrene operating rate fell month-on-month but rose year-on-year, with output shrinking slightly; October supply was boosted by unit restart

10-14-2025 09:04:00

China PX losses set to ease after prolonged slump in 2025

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—China's PX industry was mostly unprofitable throughout 2025, with losses seen during most of the year. The only exception occurred in May and June.

09-25-2025 17:19:27

China’s Aug toluene exports keep rising on year

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025—China’s toluene exports totaled 79,587.07 mt in August 2025, a rise of 79.19% year on year and an increase of 20.23% month on month.

09-24-2025 17:40:07

China's MX market stuck in stalemate amid absence of positive catalysts

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—China’s MX market was bogged down into a stalemate, due to supply pressures and weak traditional demand.

09-23-2025 16:18:40

China Aug styrene exports rise 22% Y-o-Y

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—In August 2025, China’s styrene exports presented year-on-year growth.

09-23-2025 15:25:12

Operating rate of China’s styrene unit plunges, while that of main downstream producers increases

The operating rate of China’s styrene unit plunged due to the shutdown of some main units, while the operating rate of main downstream producers, EPS, ABS and PS, increased in different degree.

09-16-2025 17:17:53

China styrene output peaks in Aug, Sept dip expected

Shandong (JLC), September 10, 2025—In August, China's styrene industry operating rate hit a yearly high, while output is expected to dip slightly in September due to unit shutdowns and fewer calendar

09-10-2025 11:04:17

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